Senior Microsoft Security Architect – Defender & Identity

Avanade Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade is seeking a senior security architect to lead the architecture of Microsoft security solutions for large enterprises in Kuala Lumpur. You will shape Defender and identity designs, guide implementation, and align architecture with security requirements and delivery outcomes.

You will work with stakeholders to drive Defender XDR, Entra ID, MFA, and IAM initiatives, ensuring secure by design across complex environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Defender XDR/Endpoint/Cloud Apps.
• Expert knowledge of Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access, RBAC and PIM.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery and architecture activities across Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Entra ID, and Defender for Cloud Apps.
• Assess endpoint security configurations, identity controls, user synchronization, MFA, Conditional Access, and integration dependencies.
• Define Defender for Endpoint architecture and guide implementation.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Microsoft Defender XDR

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Cloud Apps

Microsoft Entra ID

Active Directory integration

Identity synchronization

MFA

Conditional Access

RBAC

Privileged Identity Management

Architecture workshops

Job description

Avanade is seeking a senior security architect to lead the architecture of Microsoft security solutions for large enterprises in Kuala Lumpur. You will shape Defender and identity designs, guide implementation, and align architecture with security requirements and delivery outcomes.

You will work with stakeholders to drive Defender XDR, Entra ID, MFA, and IAM initiatives, ensuring secure by design across complex environments.